Political uncertainty swirls around Florida’s Senate seat following Lara Trump’s withdrawal, Gaetz statements

Political uncertainty swirls around Florida’s Senate seat following Lara Trump’s withdrawal, Gaetz statements

FLORIDA – Navigating the future of Florida’s political scene in December 2024 is nearly impossible as recent moves by President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, and ex-congressman Matt Gaetz have contributed to more speculation over who will be the state’s next senator.

Another pressing inquiry created by the decisions is how Governor DeSantis figures into it all.

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The recent conundrum started when President-elect Trump named Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, which left a political vacuum in Florida.

A name that many speculated would...

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